Trio of Rifles - Steve Leadley

[valiant]

Hi Guys,

Just had pics of these three busts, which will be available soon, direct from Gordon Mitchell, at [email protected].

1/9 scale resin, they depict a Sergeant Instructor, Staffordshire Rifle Volunteers, 1860 (kepi), Sergeant, Artist's Rifles, 1900 (helmet) and an Austrian Jaeger, 1866.

Thanks for looking,

Steve

 

[elanlane13]

Lovely pieces Steve

 

[Mookie]

Really nice busts.I believe artists and rifles became 23rd SAS.T.A or i might be off on a tangent.
Richard

 

[valiant]

Thanks chaps! I think youre right about that, Richard.

The 2nd and 5th Staffordshire Rifle Volunteers were designated the 1st and 2nd Volunteer battalions, North Staffordshire Regiment, in 1883 and later became 5th battalion North Staffs Rgt.

 

[captnenglish]

The Austrian Jager definitely has my attention

 

[Nap]

Oh Bugger


Nice one Steve

At least the children ate last month ....lol

Great subjects there

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[1969]

Very nice trio of busts mate, Artist's rifles is my favourite.

Cheers
Steve

 

[megroot]

Beauty's in every way.

Marc

 

[MCPWilk]

Very nicely done.

Mike

 

[valiant]

Many thanks for the positive comments, guys

 

[Tecumsea]

My you've been a busy boy, I'll have to pop round and see this new hobby room of yours, obviously the source of inspiration....LOL

Lovely job on these Steve, I'm sure they will be popular.

Keith

 

[valiant]

Thanks Keith - all these done prior to the completion of the man-cave! But you're more than welcome, any time!!

 

[clrsgt]

An excellent trio Steve.

 

[valiant]

Hi Guys - I thought it may be useful to provide some colour details for the Staffs Rifle Volunteers bust, as it is difficult to research. The kepi is grey/green, with black peak, very dark brown chinstrap, black silk lacework and a black wool pompom. The tunic is grey/green with rifle green facings, black piping and lace, black silk twist epaulettes. The cross belt is very dark brown, with blackened brass fittings and badge. The pickers and chain were silver. Cap badge is also blackened brass, as are buttons. Vallejo Green Grey 70.886 is an almost perfect match for the grey green tunic and cap.

When the Staffs Rifle Volunteers were first raised in the 1860s, the facing colours were different, dependant on where they were based across the major towns in Staffordshire. The only records I can trace are that Newcastle had purple, Hanley had black and Burton on Trent were Dark Blue. Within a year of being raised, it was decreed that ALL units were to adopt Rifle Green. Admittedly, not the most colourful uniform, but striking, nonetheless!

I hope this helps!

 

[Nap]

Nice one Steve

Definately getting the Artists and the Staffs ........perhaps we might see more in this type ...the Volunteers have so much potential for subjects

.......best get my V Green/Grey 70.886 ready !!

Looking forward to getting mine when available

Carry on sculpting and see you at Bugle Call

Nap